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Source for people to get information about the climate crisis is news media. there are many other communicators — governments, universities, cultural institutes, celebrities — but, yes, given the importance of the news media, we do have a responsibility to educate also about the basics of climate change. i think that the conversation has moved on a bit. the battle is no longer over the question of whether climate change is happening or whether its human—made — its now much more about how...

Job but, from studies from the reuters institute, we know that the number one source for people to get information about the climate crisis is news media. there are many other communicators — governments, universities, cultural institutes, celebrities — but, yes, given the importance of the news media, we do have a responsibility to educate also about the basics of climate change. but i think that the conversation has moved on a bit. the battle is no longer over the question of whether clima...

Institutes, celebrities — but, yes, given the importance of the news media, we do have a responsibility to educate also about the basics of climate change. but i think that the conversation has moved on a bit — the battle is no longer over the question of whether climate the battle is no longer over the question of whether climate change is happening or whether its human—made — its now much more about how urgent it is, how quickly do we have to address it, and who is paying the cost of t...

Weigh in, though, before making a final decision. public health officials are also considering whether to mix and match boosters. this is really interesting. it you to listen to the director of the national institutes of hea health. >> there was data presented yesterday from nih about the mix and match question. and there was data that suggested that if you are going to get a booster for j&j, maybe getting a moderna or a pfizer booster would actually have some advantages in terms of giving you a...

Everyone who has had a full course will get an additional shot. >> for people who initially got the j&j vaccine, there is a new study from the national institutes for health showing that a booster for pfizer or moderna seem to provide a stronger antibody response. what should j&j recipients do if they want a booster? get a j&j booster if its approved or try to get a pfizer or moderna booster? >> i think the first thing to say is they should ask their doctor whats right for them. and well see wha...

And engaged illusion polls take things in the polling that this administration, would you like to have more childcare, would you like to have better healthcare for deserving people would you like for everything to be roses and sunny skies, absolutely but if you put in the context of a 5 trillion-dollar expansion of the government and were going to step in and do all kinds of things to put the government in the center of your family, community, your location, our economy, people start to move awa...

Normal nih director who usually stays for five or six years. and ive loved it and loved the institution, and its bittersweet about making this decision. but i think its time for someone else to step in. and nih is in a very good place right now. amazing leaders in every one of our 27 institutes and centers. nih will be fine. a new person with new vision, that might be a really good thing. >> no question, nih has been doing gods work for a long time. what are you going to do after you retire, dr....

Whether a man of such deep faith should lead government science. lets bring in elizabeth cohen. this is big news. a., a giant job, b., leaving in still the middle of a chronic pandemic. >> thats right, john, these will be very big shoes to fill at a very difficult time. i was just speaking with dr. anthony fauci about dr. collins. the two men are very close, theyve known each other for about 30 years. and dr. fauci talked about his incredible input. the research hes done on cystic fibrosis. on g...

And that theyve lawyered up and remained silent to this day. >> i mean, you know, hes home for 13 days. his fiancees reported missing. he comes home with her car, shes not with him and his parents. they dont ask? they dont care? i mean, it doesnt make sense. ill just say, as a human being, it doesnt make sense but i understand the difference between that and the court of law but i think thats what everyone wants to understand i appreciate your time. its good to talk to you again. >> thanks, erin...

Stepping down. the timing surprised people. dr. collins kind enough to join us. why now? >> well, neil, you know, you dont want to go out when everybody says oh, my god, thank got the guy is finally leaving. a better idea to to out when people say why now, its too soon? theres a better reason. 12 years is a long time. no other nih director has stayed even close to that. its time for new leadership, new vision. institutions need that especially scientific institutions. nih is in a good place. of ...